Agri-Fab PRO 125 User's Manual
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1. Your broadcast spreader carton contains parts as shown in the carton contents diagram below The hardware package contains parts shown on page 3 Identify all parts and lay out as shown NO GR SN Hopper Assembly Drive Wheel Idler Wheel Spreader Shield Braces Flow Control Rod Vinyl Hopper Cover 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hopper Screen Handle Tube Short Flow Control Arm Handle Tube Long Leg Stand Tube Flow Control Gauge Flow Control Mount Bracket CARTON CONTENTS FULL SIZE HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE a a_i AETIOTMOOU gt PIA fOH HS ONONO NO Bolt Carriage 1 4 x 3 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 x 5 8 Bolt Hex 1 4 x 3 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 1 4 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 Washer 5 16 Washer Nylon Washer 3 4 Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 lt CHMODOTVOZEH Nea PP Aa D Dda Aa Spacer Tube Short 1 Spacer Tube Long 1 5 16 Bracket Swivel Link Flow Control Bracket Angle Stop Spring Extension Knob Hand Knob Plastic 1 4 Grip Control Arm Cap Vinyl Grip Handle ASS EM B LY NSTRUCTIONS 5 Place the short spacer tube and a 3 4 washer onto the end of the axle that has the large drilled hole left hand side See figure 2 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL2. STARTING THE SPREADER 1 Pull the flow control arm back against the flow control gauge for the ON position This opens the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper and starts the material flow See figure 15 2 Always start the spreader in motion before moving the flow control arm to the on position STOPPING THE SPREADER 1 Push the flow control arm forward for the OFF position This closes the closure plate in the bottom of the hopper and stops the material flow See figure 15 2 Always move the flow control arm to the off position while the spreader is still in motion SETTING THE FLOW RATE 1 Move the flow control arm to the OFF position 2 Determine the proper flow rate setting by referring to the application charts on page 9 and to the instructions on the chemical package 3 Loosen the hand knob and move the flow control gauge to the recommended setting and retighten the hand knob See figure 15 FIGURE 15 SETTING THE SPREADER SHIELD SPREADER SHIELD RAISED For anormal spread pattern used in open areas loosen the plastic knob on each side of the shield raise the shield and retighten the knobs SPREADER SHIELD LOWERED For a restricted spread pattern when applying material to a confined area or next to sensitive plants loosed the plastic knob on each side of the shield lower the shield and retighten the knobs USING THE SPREADER il Determine approximate square footage of area to be covere
3. x 1 Lg Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 Lg Washer Flat 5 16 Shield Spreader Bracket Shield Knob Plastic Bracket Swivel Bracket Angle Stop Screen Spreader Nut Hex 3 8 16 Tha Lock Washer 3 8 Owner s Manual Hopper 1509 069 Rivet Stainless 43866 Ass y Guide Closure 1543 069 Tube Frame 43088 Slide Gate Angle Bracket 23755 Slide Gate Bracket 23754 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Lg 62474 Flow Control Link 23759 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 Thd 44101 Tube Crossover 23533 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Lg Gr 5 43000 Lock Washer 5 16 43848 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Thd 44481 Tube Handle Long 43093 Wheel Ass y 14 x 4 43009 Wheel Ass y W Hole 14 x 4 43849 Tube Handle Short 44285 Shaft Axle 43054 Pin Spring 3 16 Dia x 1 1 4 Lg 44482 Bushing Axle Shaft 43082 Washer Flat 78 1 D 41576 Washer Flat 3 4 Std 44465 Bearing Flange 43962 Tube Spacer 44566 Shaft Impeller 43012 Spreader Plate 46055 Pin Spring 1 8 Dia x 5 8 Lg 44950 Spacer 1 O D x 1 Lg R191111116 Rivet Pop 46119 Sleeve Agitator 24125 Wire Agitator 46120 Washer Flat 3 8 23998 Sprocket 6 Tooth 23999 Rod Flow Control 47441 Brace Hitch 43015 Support Shaft 43003 47438 OONDARWNDN 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 24 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 REPAIR PARTS 303 West Raymond Sullivan IL 61951 217 728 8388 www agri fab com
4. MOUNTING BRACKET PIN FIGURE 8 21 Hook the free end of the flow control rod through the hole in the slide gate bracket located near the bottom of the hopper See figure 9 SLIDE GATE HOPPER BRACKET i FLOW CONTROL ROD FIGURE 9 22 Assemble the flow control mounting bracket and the short handle tube to the long handle tube using two 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolts two 5 16 flat washers and two 1 4 hex lock nuts See figure 10 Do not tighten yet 23 Place a handle grip on each handle tube See figure 10 FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1 4 x 1 3 4 HEX BOLTS 1 4 HEX LOCK NUTS HANDLE TUBE SHORT HANDLE GRIP FIGURE 10 24 Assemble the flow control gauge onto the flow control mounting bracket using a 1 4 x 3 4 carriage bolt a nylon washer and the hand knob See figure 11 25 Push the flow control arm forward to the off position and slide flow control mounting bracket toward hopper until closure plate bottom of hopper is fully closed Carefully tighten the 1 4 hex lock nuts without deforming the slots The closure plate should open half way when the flow control gauge is set at 5 Reposition the flow control mounting bracket as necessary See figure 11 NYLON HAND KNOB WASHER FLOW CONTROL GAUGE 1 4 x 3 4 1 4 HEX LOCK NUTS FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET FIGURE 11 26 Attach an angle stop bracket inside and a swivel bracket outside to the rear hole
5. OWNERS MANUAL Model No 45 02101 101 PRO 125 BROADCAST SPREADER CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully e Assembly e Operation e Maintenance e Repair Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 47438 Rev 2 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES sitiar gas e isig 2 CARTON CONTENT S iis getetatacasssitles isrcda as aa 2 ASSEMBLY outa de orita i i 4 OPERA MO Nico satis ao a asa a de 8 MAINTENANCE 8 STORAGE 9 LUBRICATION ila 9 PARTS EXPLOSION cocosii cantia toai as 10 REPAIRPART Susini n 11 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment Exercise caution at all times when using equipment 1 2 3 Do not allow anyone to operate the broadcast spreader without proper instructions Do not permit children to operate the broadcast spreader Wear eye protection when handling and when apply ing lawn chemicals A 4 5 6 Read the product label for instructions and cautions on proper handling and application of lawn chemicals Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in this manual LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CARTON CONTENTS Loose PARTS IN CARTON
6. UT 1 8 x 1 1 2 COTTER PIN FIGURE 3 10 Assemble the long handle tube to the side of the crossover tube opposite the shaft support plate as shown in figure 4 Fasten the handle tube to the middle hole using the bolt flat washer and hex lock nut which you removed in step 9 Do not tighten yet IMPORTANT DO NOT assemble the handle tube to the side of the crossover tube where the shaft support plate is located When the spreader is placed in the upright position the handle tube must be on to the top side of the crossover tube Refer to figure 17 on page 9 11 Assemble the end of a handle brace to the inside of each leg of the hopper tube frame using a 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and 1 4 lock nut for each brace See figure 4 Do not tighten yet 12 Assemble the other end of both handle braces to the handle tube using a 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and 1 4 hex lock nut Do not tighten yet See figure 4 13 Tighten in sequence the bolts and nuts that were assembled in steps 10 11 and 12 HANDLE TUBE LONG HEX BOLT 1 4 x 1 3 4 1 4 HEX LOCKNUT MIDDLE BOLT WASHER amp NUT a HANDLE BRACE D L SHAFT SUPPORT PLATE CROSSOVER TUBE HEX BOLT y 1 4 x 1 3 4 lt gt _ Y o o FIGURE 4 14 Assemble the leg stand tube to the handle tube long using two 1 4 x 1 1 2 hex bolts and two 1 4 hex lock nuts Tighten See figure 5 15 Place the vinyl cap on the leg stand tub
7. Y 1 Pliers 2 7 16 Open End or Box Wrenches 2 9 16 Open End or Box Wrenches 6 Place the drive wheel onto the axle The notched hub and the air valve should face to the outside See figure 2 7 Fasten the wheel to the axle using a 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 1 4 hex lock nut See figure 2 REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON SHORT Refer to carton contents on page 2 and to the hardware chart SHAFT SPACER on page 3 to lay out and identify parts and hardware needed SUPPORT TUBE to assemble the spreader 1 4 x 1 3 4 gt HEX BOLT N ASSEMBLY OF SPREADER 6 E Co CO 1 Place the spreader upside down AE 7 Assemble the long spacer tube and a 3 4 washer onto the end of axle of the axle that has the small drilled hole 1 4 HEX right hand side See figure 1 LOCK NUT DRIVE 3 4 WASHER WHEEL 3 Place the idler wheel no notch in hub onto the axle The air valve should face to the outside See figure 1 FIGURE 2 D Assemble one or two more 3 4 washers onto the axle and then assemble the 1 8 x 1 1 2 cotter pin 8 Tip the spreader over to rest on the front edge of the hopper and on the wheels SHAFT SUPPORT 5 9 Remove the middle 3 8 hex bolt flat washer and hex SMALL PLATE lock nut that fasten the shaft support plate to the HOLE crossover tube Do not loosen or remove the two outer bolts See figure 3 IDLER CROSSOVER REMOVE MIDDLE 3 8 BOLT WASHER FIGURE 1 AND N
8. d and estimate amount of fertilizer or seed re quired With flow control arm in off position set flow rate gauge at number indicated in flow rate chart for light or heavy application rate Also refer to instructions on bag for manufacturers recommended settings With the flow control arm set at the off position fill the hopper with up to 125 pounds of material breaking up lumpy fertilizer as you fill hopper The hopper screen helps prevent any large lumps from clogging the open ing in the bottom of the hopper To broadcast always start the spreader in motion before opening the closure plate Walk at a brisk pace when spreading The application charts are based on a ground speed of 3 m p h which equals travelling 100 feet in 23 seconds Overlap the spread pattern to insure uniform coverage atthe edges Approximate distance between each pass is shown in the application diagrams in figure 16 When using weed control fertilizers make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen trees flowers or shrubs The spreader shield may be lowered to limit the dispersal pattern Adjust the flow control according to the application chart on page 9 Do not allow the spreader to sit stationary with the flow control arm in ON position If fertilizer is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area soak the area down thoroughly with a garden hose to prevent burning of the lawn SHIELD UP OVERLAP OVERLAP FIGURE 16 IMPORTANT A
9. e See figure 5 HANDLE TUBE LONG a 1 4 HEX A LOCK NUT 1 4 x 1 1 2 Y VINYL CAP HEX BOLTS FIGURE 5 16 Assemble the flow control link the long end with the small hole to the flow control arm using one 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolt and one 1 4 hex lock nut Do not over tighten The flow control link must pivot freely See figure 6 17 Place the vinyl grip on the flow control arm See figure 6 VINYL GRIP FLOW CONTROL LINK Il FLOW CONTROL ARM 1 4 HEX LOCK NUT 4 4 x 5 8 A 52 HEX BOLT e SMALL HOLE Y FIGURE 6 18 Assemble the flow control arm to the flow control mount ing bracket using one 1 4 x 5 8 hex bolt and one 1 4 hex lock nut Do not over tighten The flow control arm must pivot freely See figure 7 19 Hook one end of the spring through the hole at the bend in the flow control rod Hook the other end in the hole in the flow control mounting bracket See figure 7 FLOW CONTROL ARM i FLOW CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET FLOW CONTROL ROD EXTENSION SPRING 1 4 x 5 8 1 4 HEX LOCK NUT HEX BOLT FIGURE 7 20 Place a 5 16 flat washer over the end of flow control rod andinsertthe rod through the slotinthe flow control mount bracket and through the hole in the flow control link Secure with a 3 32 x 3 4 cotter pin See figure 8 FLOW CONTROL ROD EXTENSION SPRING FLOW CONTROL 5 16 FLAT WASHER 3 32 x 3 4 COTTER FLOW CONTROL
10. ed Drive wheel and sprocket position determine relation direction of spreader plate With reassembly of gear and sprocket use shim washers as needed for minimum backlash Add grease to gear and sprocket 4 If agitator wire becomes damaged or worn it can be replaced Loosen 3 8 hex nut at top end of sprocket shaft until agitator wire is free Remove old agitator wire from hole in agitator sleeve and replace with new agita tor wire Position agitator wire so that sprocket shaft turns freely and tighten 3 8 hex nut on top of sprocket shaft See figure 18 SPROCKET SHAFT 3 8 HEX NUT AGITATOR WIRE AGITATOR SLEEVE FIGURE 18 REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45 02101 101 REPAIR PARTS FOR BROADCAST SPREADER MODEL 45 02101 101 E PART DESCRIPTION E PART DESCRIPTION NO NO Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Lg Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 5 8 Lg Gr 5 Washer Nylon Washer Flat 1 4 Std Gage Flow Control Bracket Flow Control Mount Gear Assembly Flow Control Arm Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 Lg Plate Closure Spring Extension Grip Flow Control Arm Cap Vinyl Cotter Pin 1 8 x 101 2 Lg Washer 1 5 8 O D x 25 32 1 D Knob Plastic 1 4 20 Thd Bushing Delrin 3 8 I D Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 Lg Gr 5 Grip Handle Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 Thd Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Lg Gr 5 Tube Leg Stand Optional Vinyl Hopper Cover Spring Torsion Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Lg Gr 5 Pin Spring 1 8
11. in the R H shield bracket using a 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolt two 5 16 washers a nylon washer and a 1 4 hex lock nut Tighten the locknut so that the swivel bracket can pivot freely See figure 12 Repeat step on L H shield bracket 27 Attach a swivel bracket to the front hole in the R H shield bracket using a 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolt two 5 16 washers a nylon washer and a 1 4 hex lock nut Tighten the locknut so that the swivel bracket can pivot freely See figure 12 Repeat step on L H shield bracket 5 16 1 4 x 3 4 WASHER NYLON HEX BOLT 1 4 HEX WASHER LOCK NUT NYLON WASHER Ng 60 ANGLE STOP BRACKET SHIELD BRACKET WIVEL BRACKET FIGURE 12 28 Assemble the spreader shield to the front swivel brack ets using two 1 4 x 3 4 carriage bolts 5 16 washers and the two 1 4 plastic knobs See figure 13 29 Assemble the spreader shield to the rear swivel brackets using two 1 4 x 3 4 hex bolts four 5 16 washers and two 1 4 hex lock nuts Tighten the locknuts so that the swivel bracket can still pivot freely See figure 13 5 16 WASHER PLASTIC 1 4 x 3 4 HEX BOLT 1 4 x 3 4 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 4 LOCK NUT FIGURE 13 30 Place the hopper screen down into the hopper to help break up clumpy material and to prevent large clumps from reaching the bottom of the hopper and clogging the opening See figure 14 HOPPER SCREEN FIGURE 14 OPERATION
12. pplication rates shown on chart are affected by humidity and mixture content of material granu lar and pellet Minor adjustment of the flow rate setting may be necessary to compensate for these variables The rate chartis calculated for light and heavy application The faster you walk the widerthe broadcast width A variation in speed will determine the flow rates and width of broadcast NOTE We do not recommend the use of powdered materials due to difficulty in obtaining a satisfactory or consistent broadcast pattern APPLICATION CHART SHIELD UP SPREAD WIDTH TYPE FLOW SETTING MATERIAL 3 MPH 100 FT IN 23 SEC FERTILIZER Powder Granular Pelleted Organic GRASS SEED Fine Coarse ICE MELTER APPLICATION CHART SHIELD DOWN SPREAD WIDTH IN FEET TYPE FLOW SETTING MATERIAL 3 MPH 100 FT IN 17 SEC FERTILIZER Powder Granular Pelleted Organic GRASS SEED Fine Coarse ICE MELTER LUBRICATION Apply alittle automotive grease to the sprocket and gear Oil nylon bushings on sprocket shaft See figure 17 Oil axle shaft bushing on axle as shown in figure 17 Oil right hand wheel bearing as needed AONT FIGURE 17 MAINTENANCE amp STORAGE 1 Do not store spreader with any material in hopper 2 Clean your spreader after use Flush thoroughly with water 3 If for any reason the axle gear and sprocket assembly is disassembled be sure to mark position of parts as they are remov
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